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Tip: press Space to start / pause. Screen stays awake while running.

Try a 25 minute Pomodoro

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A cleaner alternative to Marinara Timer

Tickline is a free, browser-based Pomodoro alternative to Marinara Timer. It anchors every countdown to a real end-timestamp so background tabs stay exact, adds ambient rain and white-noise, keyboard shortcuts, screen wake-lock, and shareable URL presets — no sign-up, no download.

Tickline vs. Marinara Timer

FeatureTicklineTypical online timers
Background-tab accuracyEnd-timestamp anchoredTicks drift when tab is inactive
Long-break cadenceAutomatic 15-min break every 4 roundsManual toggle
Ambient soundsRain and white-noise built inExternal player required
Shareable presetsCopy-link on every pageNot supported
PWA / offlineInstallable, works offlineRequires connection

Frequently asked questions

Why switch from Marinara Timer to Tickline?

Tickline's Pomodoro runs entirely in the browser with a real end-timestamp so it stays accurate in background tabs, plus a keyboard-driven UI, ambient sounds, screen wake-lock, and shareable URL presets.

Does Tickline have a Pomodoro timer?

Yes — the /pomodoro page runs the classic 25/5 cadence with a long 15-minute break every fourth round.

Is it free?

Yes. No sign-up, no download, no paywall — Tickline is completely free and works offline as a PWA.

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